The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (10 - 13) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 19,600
€ 45,300
€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Golf Plus 1.2 TSI is 2.3 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Golf R.
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
70.8
79.8
69.3 in
Width
70.8 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 in
101.5
165.5
103.4
167.8
165.5 in
Length
167.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
9.98 %
General
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
1KP
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBZ*
Engine Code
*DNU*
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
84 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
84 hp
297 hp
Golf R
118 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Golf R
Performance
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
610 ft
0.000 sec
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
Golf R
▶ REPLAY
35.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
35.56 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
41 mpg
33 mpg
Golf R
33 mpg
city
29 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
589 mi
Range
475 mi
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
589 mi
475 mi
Golf R
Environmental Impact
109.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
136.5 kWh
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
109.9 kWh
136.5 kWh
Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
